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NGC SERVICES & FEES

NGC offers several submission tiers and services to meet the needs of coin collectors and professionals alike. It is necessary to choose the option that corresponds to the value and category of coins you are submitting as well as the turnaround time you desire. You may submit most US and World coins for grading. For more information on coins accepted by NGC for grading, please see Coins We Grade. For tips on how to submit your coins, refer to our How to Submit page.

In order to make submitting US coins and World coins easier for you, we have detailed the requirements for each in two separate charts below. Please see the charts for specific coin submission requirements.

US Coins

Turnaround times are approximate and not guaranteed.
Estimated turnaround begins on the day coins are received at NGC. An $8 handling
fee per invoice applies to all submissions in addition to the grading tiers below.

Grading Service

Fee
(per coin)

Turnaround
(Est.)

Current
Turnaround

Requirements

Unlimited Value WalkThrough

$600

24 hours

24 hours

All US coins. Unlimited value.

High Value WalkThrough

$250

24 hours

24 hours

All US coins. Maximum value $250,000 or less.

WalkThrough

$125

24 hours

48 hours

All US coins. Maximum value $100,000.

Express

$60

48 hours

3 working days

All US coins. Maximum value $10,000.

↑ All tiers above include Scratch-Resistant Holders for no additional fee.↑

↓ Upgrade to Scratch-Resistant Holders for the following tiers for an additional $5.00 per coin. ↓

Early Bird

$30

12 working days

12 working days

All US coins. Maximum value $3,000. Select Special Label / Releases for Early Releases or First Releases designations.

All US dates for $5, $10, $20 Liberty; $10 Indian and $20 Saint-Gaudens. Maximum value $3,000. Five (5) coin minimum

Economy

$18

21 working days

21 working days

All non-gold US coins. Maximum value $300. Excludes US Colonials. Five (5) coin minimum. Select Special Label / Releases for Early Releases or First Releases designations.

Modern

$15

12 working days

12 working days

Most US coins 1955 to present (no patterns, die trials, etc.). Maximum value $1,000. Five (5) coin minimum. Select Special Label / Releases for Early Releases or First Releases designations. Note: Five-coin minimum waived for America The Beautiful 5-ounce silver quarter. Certain modern coins must be submitted under a higher tier. For a current list, visit NGCoin.com/modern

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All of the grading tiers described here are covered by NGC's comprehensive guarantee
of grade and authenticity. Any questions you may have about NGC's grading services
can be answered by an NGC Customer Service Representative or an authorized member/dealer.
These professionals can help you decide which tier or service offered by NGC best
meets your needs.

Grading Service

Fee
(per coin)

Turnaround
(Est.)

Current
Turnaround

Requirements

Special Label / Releases

Tier + $5

According to Tier Chosen

According to Tier Chosen

Select this service for most special labels and designations, including Early Releases®, Buffalo, Lunar Series, Panda and others listed on the NGC website: NGCcoin.com/labels. Early Releases in the default designation, if applicable. For a complete list, contact NGC of visit for eligibility and cut-off dates.

CrossOver

Tier price

According to tier chosen

According to tier chosen

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SERVICE INFORMATION Review of PCGS-holdered coins for NGC certification. Coins will be removed from their holders only if they can be graded at the same grade or higher than your specified minimum grade. Specify "ANY" as the minimum grade to have your coin crossed regardless of grade. Specify "DETAILS" to cross coins with detrimental surface conditions. You may not request a higher minimum grade than is on the current holder. Non-PCGS-holdered coins must be removed from their holders and submitted raw.

ReGrade

Tier price

According to tier chosen

According to tier chosen

If you disagree with a grade assigned by NGC you may submit the coin for review for a higher grade. Coin must be intact in its holder. Also, choose a grading tier according to coin value and desired turnaround.

VarietyPlus®

Tier price + $15

Tier + 5 working days

Tier + 5 working days

Upon request, NGC examines coins for recognized varieties and certifies with applicable designation. Also, choose a grading tier according to coin value and desired turnaround. See VarietyPlus for a complete list of varieties we recognize. If you would like a coin already graded by NGC reviewed for variety, do not select a grading tier. Select the VarietyPlus service option. Variety Plus fees apply when this service is requested regardless of whether or not NGC determines your coin to be a recognized variety.

Mint Error

Tier price +$15*

Tier + 5 working days

Tier + 5 working days

NGC examines Mint Errors and assigns a designation. Coins will be encapsulated at NGC’s discretion. Also choose a grading tier according to coin value and desired turnaround. Mint Error fees apply when this service is requested regardless of whether or not NGC determines your coin to be a recognized error coin.

Coins over 45mm in diameter are placed in NGC Oversize Holder. Must be submitted on a separate submission form.

ReHolder

ReHolder $10High Value ReHolder $25

5 working days

5 working days

A coin in an NGC holder submitted for placement in a new holder. ReHolder for coins valued at $10,000 or less; High Value ReHolder or High Value Oversize Holder (for coins over 45mm) for coins valued over $10,000. Select Special Label / Releases for service change to a specialty label. Placed in a Scratch-Resistant EdgeView® holder. Must be submitted on a separate submission form.

Oversize ReHolder

Oversize ReHolder $18 High Value Oversize ReHolder $45

5 working days

5 working days

All coins over 45 mm. Oversize ReHolder for coins valued at $10,000 or less; High Value Oversize ReHolder for coins valued over $10,000. Must be submitted on a separate submission form.

Appearance Review

No Charge

12 working days

12 working days

A service for review of an NGC coin you believe is over graded.

Designation Review

$12

5 working days

5 working days

NGC certified coins you'd like reviewed for a particular designation or variety, such as "FB", "RB" or "*". There is no Designation Review service for +, which must be submitted for ReGrade. For varieties, use VarietyPlus and separate from Designation Review services. Maximum value $10,000. Higher value coins must be submitted under ReGrade.

NCS Crossover

$8

5 working days

5 working days

Coins encapsulated by NCS are NGC Details Graded.

Low Resolution Imaging

$5/coin. Applies to all on invoice.

Tier + 1 working day

Tier + 1 working day

If chosen, NGC provides an accurate 72 dpi, JPEG image of the NGC coin holder's obverse and reverse. Sent via email. Ideal for use on the internet and the NGC Registry.

NGC Photo Vision®

$15

10-14 working days

10-14 working days

A PDF with high-quality enlarged images of the coin's obverse and reverse and label information. Sent via email.

PHOTO PROOF®

Deluxe $65 Duplicate $15 Digital Delivery $5

Deluxe: 10-14 working daysDuplicate: 5-7 working daysDigital Delivery: 10-14 working days

Deluxe and Digital Delivery: 10-14 Duplicate: 5-7 days

Available only for NGC-Certified coins. Coins you submit for NGC grading can digitally imaged and presented by NGC’s PHOTO PROOF. See NGC Imaging Services for details.

Metallurgic Analysis

$75

3 working days

3 working days

Upon request, NGC performs a composition surface scan. Only coins with non-standard metal composition will have the weight and the three most abundant non-trace metals listed on the certification label. Metallurgic analysis is available for all pattern, essai, trial and mint error coins, tokens and medals.

Return Mint Packaging

$3/submission

1 working day

1 working day

Return Mint packaging (capsules, Certificates of Authenticity and Mint boxes). We do not return flips or other packaging.

World Coins

COINS REQUIRING ADDITIONAL RESEARCH
Certain coins valued under $3,000 that require additional research for authentication
are NOT eligible for World Standard, Gold and Value tiers. Submit the following
coins using World Express tier: RUSSIA, gold and silver coins, dated 1839 and before;
RUSSIA, platinum coins, dated 1845 and before; CHINA, gold and silver coins, dated
1932 and before. May affect turnaround time. An $8 handling fee per invoice applies
to all submissions in addition to the below grading tiers.

Grading Service

Fee
(per coin)

Turnaround
(Est.)

Current
Turnaround

Requirements

Unlimited Value WalkThrough

$600

24 hours*

24 hours*

All world coins. Unlimited Value. *Extra research is occasionally required on more esoteric items.

High Value WalkThrough

$250

24 hours*

24 hours*

All world coins. Maximum value $250,000. *Extra research is occasionally required on more esoteric items

WalkThrough

$125

24 hours*

24 hours*

All world coins. Maximum value $100,000. *Extra research is occasionally required on more esoteric items.

Express

$60

48 hours*

48 hours*

All world coins. Maximum value value $10,000. Extra research is occasionally required on more esoteric items.

↑ All tiers above include Scratch-Resistant Holders for no additional fee.↑

↓ Upgrade to Scratch-Resistant Holders for the following tiers for an additional $5.00 per coin. ↓

Standard

$35

12 working days*

12 working days*

All world coins. Maximum value $3,000. Select Special Label / Releases for Early Releases or First Releases designations. *Extra research is occasionally required on more esoteric items.

Gold

$30

5 working days*

5 working days*

All common date world gold coins struck prior to 1980. Maximum value $3,000. Five (5) coin minimum.*Extra research is occasionally required on more esoteric items.

Value

$19

21 working days

21 working days

All non-gold world coins. Maximum value $300. Five (5) coin minimum. Select Special Label / Releases for Early Releases or First Releases designations.

World Modern

$17

12 working days

12 working days

Most regular issue coins 1970 to present (no patterns, die trials, etc.). Maximum value $1,000. Five (5) coin minimum. Select Special Label / Releases for Early Releases and First Releases designations. Certain modern coins must be submitted under a higher tier. For a current list, visit NGCoin.com/modern.

All of the grading tiers described here are covered by NGC's comprehensive guarantee
of grade and authenticity. Any questions you may have about NGC's grading services
can be answered by an NGC Customer Service Representative or an authorized member/dealer.
These professionals can help you decide which tier or service offered by NGC best
meets your needs.

Grading Service

Fee
(per coin)

Turnaround
(Est.)

Current
Turnaround

Requirements

Special Label / Releass

Tier + $5

According to Tier

According to Tier

Select this service for most special labels and designations, including Early Releases®, Buffalo, Lunar Series, Panda and others listed on the NGC website: NGCcoin.com/labels. Early Releases in the default designation, if applicable. For a complete list, contact NGC of visit NGCcoin.com/modern for eligibility and cut-off dates.

CrossOver

Tier price

According to tier chosen Ex: CrossOver Gold is 5 working days

According to tier chosen

Review of PCGS-holdered coins for NGC certification. Coins will be removed from their holders only if they can be graded at the same grade or higher than your specified minimum grade. Specify "ANY" as the minimum grade to have your coin crossed regardless of grade. Specify "DETAILS" to cross coins with detrimental surface conditions. You may not request a higher minimum grade than is on the current holder. Non-PCGS-holdered coins must be removed from their holders and submitted raw.

ReGrade

Tier price

According to tier chosen Ex: ReGrade standard is 10 working days

According to tier chosen

If you disagree with a grade assigned by NGC you may submit the coin for review for a higher grade. Coin must be intact in its holder. Also, choose a grading tier according to coin value and desired turnaround.

VarietyPlus®

Tier price + $15

Tier + 5 working days

Tier + 5 working days

NGC examines coins for recognized varieties and certifies with applicable designation. Choose a grading tier according to coin value and turnaround. If you would like a coin already graded by NGC reviewed for variety, do not select a grding tier. Select the variety Plus service option. VarietyPlus attribution fees apply when this service is requested - regardless of whether or not NGC determines your coin to be a recognized variety. See VarietyPlus for a complete list of varieties we recognize.

Mint Error

Tier price + $15

Tier + 5 working daysEx:Mint Error value is 15 working days

Tier + 5 working days

NGC examines Mint Errors and assigns a designation. Coins will be encapsulated at NGC’s discretion. Also, choose a grading tier according to coin value and desired turnaround. Mint Error attribution fees apply when this service is requested - regardless of whether or not NGC determines your coin to be a recognized error coin.

Coins over 45mm in diameter are placed in NGC Oversize Holder. Must be submitted on a separate submission form.

ReHolder

ReHolder $10High Value ReHolder $25

5 working days

5 working days

A coin in an NGC holder submited for placement in a new holder. ReHolder for coins valued at $10,000 or less; Select High Value ReHolder or High Valule Oversize Holder (coins over 45mm) for coins valued over $10,000. Select Special Label / Releases for service change to a specialty label. Placed in a Scratch-Resistant EdgeView® holder. Must be submitted on a separate submission form.

Oversize ReHolder

Oversize ReHolder $18 High Value Oversize ReHolder $45

5 working days

5 working days

A coin in an NGC holder submitted for placement in a new holder. ReHolder for all coins valued at $10,000 or less; High Value ReHolder for all coins valued over $10,000. Must be submitted on a separate submission form.

Designation Review

$12

5 working days

5 working days

NGC-certified coins you'd like reviewed for a particular designation such as "FB," "RB," or "*." There is no Designation Review for +, which must be submitted for ReGrade. Maximum value $10,000. Higher value coins must be submitted under ReGrade.

NCS Crossover

$8

5 working days

5 working days

Coins encapsulated by NCS are NGC Details Graded.

Return Mint Packaging

$3/submission

1 working day

1 working day

Return Mint packaging (capsules, Certificates of Authenticity and Mint Packaging). We do not return flips or other packaging.

Low Resolution Imaging

$5/coin. Applies to all on the invoice

Tier + 1 working day

Tier + 1 working day

If chosen, NGC provides an accurate 72 dpi, JPEG image of the NGC coin holder’s obverse and reverse. Applies to all coins on the invoice. Sent by email. Ideal for use on the internet and the NGC Registry.

NGC Photo Vision®

$15

10-14 working days

10-14 working days

A PDF with high-quality enlarged images of the coin's obverse and reverse and label information. Sent via email.

PHOTO PROOF®

Deluxe $65 Duplicate $15 Digital Delivery $5

Deluxe and Digital Delivery 10-14 days Duplicate: 5-7 days

Deluxe and Digital Delivery 10-14 days Duplicate: 5-7 days

Available only for NGC-Certified coins. Coins you submit for NGC grading can digitally imaged and presented by NGC’s PHOTO PROOF. See NGC Imaging Services for details.

Appearance Review

No charge

12 working days

12 working days

A service for review of an NGC coin you believe is over-graded.

Metallurgic Analysis

$75

3 working days

3 working days

Upon request, NGC performs a composition surface scan. Only coins with non-standard metal composition will have the weight and the three most abundant non-trace metals listed on the certification label. Metallurgic analysis is available for all pattern, essai, trial and mint error coins, tokens and medals.

NGC reserves the right to charge higher tier rates if a submitted item's value exceeds
the maximum value allowed using the originally selected tier. This also includes
instances where the value provided by the submitter is below the coin's fair market
value.